Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Description (Description and Operation)
The 4R70W has the following features:
- Wide ratio gears
- Four speeds
- Rear wheel drive
- Automatic
- Electronic shift
- Torque converter clutch control
- Line pressure controls
The transmission uses Ravigneaux-style double-pinion gearset with two bands, one one-way roller clutch, one mechanical diode and four friction clutches to produce four forward gears and Reverse.
4R70W Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
General Specifications
a - MERCON V is not interchangeable at this time with the current MERCON
fluids. Check the
transmission fluid level indicator to determine the correct fluid and refer to
the ...
Identification Tags
All vehicles are equipped with a Vehicle Certification Label, located
on the driver side door lock post.
For correct transmission identification, refer to the code in the space
marked TR.
...
Other materials:
Hydraulic Brake Actuation (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate
contamination
of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. New rubber components must be
installed
in the hydraulic brake system if contaminated and the entire hydraulic ...
Inspection and Repair After a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Deployment
WARNING: If the supplemental restraint system (SRS) is being serviced,
the system must
be deactivated and restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed. Refer to
Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this section.
The air bag restraint system ...
Headlamp Adjustment
Headlamp Aiming
1. The headlamp aiming procedure depends on the type of beam pattern the
headlamp is
equipped with. Vehicles may come equipped with visual optical right (VOR),
visual optical left
(VOL), or SAE only (includes sealed beam type) headlamps. ...
